All employees must abide by the following rules when operating a JTED leased, rented or owned vehicle:

  • Vehicles are for official District business only, they are not to be used for personal use.
  • Obey all traffic laws.
  • Non-JTED employees are not permitted to ride in JTED vehicles without prior written permission from the JTED Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee unless it is for JTED official business.
  • Hand-held cell phone use is not allowed in Pima County by drivers unless the vehicle is parked.
  • Texting or operating other electronic devices is strictly prohibited unless the vehicle is parked safely off the roadway.
  • Distracted driving, e.g. grooming, reading material in the car, is prohibited.
  • Speeding and aggressive driving are prohibited.
  • Drivers must operate the vehicle in a manner that is safe for road and weather conditions.
  • Do not take JTED vehicles to any destination that would embarrass or diminish the reputation of JTED.
  • Smoking and/or vaping is prohibited.
  • Be courteous, remove all personal items and trash when returning a vehicle.
  • Report any accident and/or damage to the vehicle to the District Office as soon as possible.
  • Be sure to get a gas card when you accept the keys and refuel the vehicle if the tank is less than half full.
  • When purchasing gas for a JTED vehicle, retain the receipt, write the vehicle number on it and turn it in with the keys. If a receipt is not printed, take a photo of the pump display showing the total amount and send it to the JTED Business Office. Failure to provide proof of payment may result in disciplinary action, including the repayment of the expense.

One or more violations of the above regulations may result in disciplinary action which may include, but is not limited to, loss of vehicle use privileges, and/or termination of employment.

JTED District vehicles are paid for by taxpayer dollars therefore they must be clearly marked at all times with JTED signage. If you are using a car with JTED removable magnets, always remove the magnets before washing the vehicle. Please report missing or damaged magnets and signage to the Public Relations office.

Things you “auto” know

  • JTED has a limited number of vehicles for business use. Priority for honoring reservations will be based on the purpose of the trip, the distance to be traveled, and the number of JTED employees traveling together.
  • If you are traveling more than ten miles for JTED business, reserve a car in advance by using the online form or contacting the front desk at Master Pieces.
  • Carpool whenever possible. Please check with your fellow employees who may be attending the same meeting, event, or are planning to make a delivery to your destination.

Pima JTED employees may reserve a vehicle from the district’s small fleet for the sole purpose of conducting official district business.

  • If you request a vehicle and one is not available, you may be authorized to use your own vehicle and be reimbursed at the prevailing state rate with your supervisor’s approval and a purchase order in place.
  • To make a vehicle reservation, please fill out the following electronic form at least three business days in advance of the time needed as soon as possible.
  • Priority for honoring reservations will be based on the purpose of the trip, the distance being traveled, and the number of JTED employees traveling together.
  • All employees must provide a copy of their driver’s license and sign the Pima JTED Vehicle Use and Regulations Agreement prior to using a vehicle. These documents are kept on file in the Human Resources Office.
  • If you have additional questions, please contact Isabel Duenas via email or at 520 352-5833.